*CMCSS teachers and Technology Integration Coaches are using the free versions of these tools.
Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students. Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.
Tool
Description
Account Information
Equipment Needed
Included in these Professional Learning Session(s)
EdHeads
Find simulations and activities for grades 2-12.
Covering topics:
Simple/Compound Machines
Forces
Weather
Engineering design
Anatomy
Drug Abuse
Parkinson's
Hip/Knee/Heart Surgery
DNA, genetic diseases
Forensics
Physics
Stem cell
Chemistry
Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy
No account required
Teachers: Computer
Students: Computer
Phet Simulations
Large selection of simulations for math and science education in grades K-12.
Preparation time is required. Ease of use - Teacher: Easy Ease of use - Student: Easy
No account required
Teachers: Computer
Students: Computer
Vernier Probes
ZSpace Labs and Teacher Stations
Special 3D computers and computers that work with special 3D glasses and interactive pen to bring virtual world tools into the classroom for Math and Science learning.
*CMCSS teachers and Technology Integration Coaches are using the free versions of these tools.
Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students.
Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.
EdHeads
Covering topics:
Preparation time is required.
Ease of use - Teacher: Easy
Ease of use - Student: Easy
Students: Computer
Phet Simulations
Preparation time is required.
Ease of use - Teacher: Easy
Ease of use - Student: Easy
Students: Computer
ZSpace Labs and Teacher Stations
Only at...
KMS (10 student stations & 1 Teacher Station)
KHS (1 Teacher Station)
NWHS (10 student stations & 1 Teacher Station)
Must have the specialized hardware and software.